Hay Happens and Hay's Happen

The first day was TODAY!
Was Tot excited? She showed off her moves in the kitchen.

POW POW!
The theme is Galactic Starveyors.

The whole week is going to be celebrating God’s creation. Monday: The Creation Story, Tuesday: The Fall, Wednesday: Jesus came, Thursday: He died for our sins, Friday: How do we respond?

Today, Monday, I was on the team volunteering in the Preschool room. 20 little ones, yes.

Tot wanted to make sure baby had a place in the rocket! We are blasting off, ready for a great week.

As it says, God’s love is truly out of this world. Thank you Jesus for all the little ones!

This was her line today in the culmination of her Phoenix Theater camp week.

I received the invitation to join the fun today

She had one line:

And she learned the MICKEY Clubhouse song

Ready to go!
I showed up and received my program:

She entered….

Said her line and sang her self silly!

Then she waited while the older kiddos sang Hot Diggety

Finally, she ended with the song from Moana

What presence!
So proud of my Tot. She sure has confidence and poise up on stage.

This Minnie star is ready for her next show!

 

We missed you Mama!
Tot and I headed to the hospital to pick up Mama. Tatum was so helpful when we first got there.

She wanted to carry things and help her around. It was very sweet.

She also knew Mama had a cookie for her, so that didn’t hurt!
Tatum got to go for a ride; A bonus for sure.

When we got home, it was time to gather all the needs for Mama so she was comfortable. The first thing was the meds. Gotta have those pain killers FOR SURE!
Walgreen’s was not ready for a while, so we had to play in the store. Nothing like making the best of  waiting!

So what did we do? Boogied of course.

Did we care if we had an audience?

That’s a NOPE.

All in all, it was a smooth transition home. We only pray Mama can get back to walking very soon!

This is what we are hoping and praying for. The Bee’s Knees means “the height of excellence,” and with Mama having her hemi-knee replacement today, we can only pray for this!

We arrived about 6:30am to welcome her into surgery with a prayer. I happened to know the anesthesiologist. His daughter was a student of mine about 10 years ago. Crazy! This was a wink from God, I believe, to make sure she had more comfort before going in.

Tot and I waited while the surgery went on. We made jewelry.

Then, it was time for Tatum to go to her first day of Theater camp at Phoenix Theater. It’s a week long 1/2 day camp filled with Disney-themed activities.

I dropped her off and headed back to the hospital to see how Mama was doing. She came up with flying colors yet groggy.

I picked up Tot and found her coloring. Stay tuned for more about camp as the week goes on.

Like the small shirt?

Looks like a great day!
So we headed to visit Coti since he is in a hotel for a few days while Mama recovers.

Hi Snuggles!

During lunch, we practiced our phonics. Mama would be proud.  We did this on her knee pamphlet. Hope she doesn’t mind!

 

We headed back to the hospital so Tot could see Mama and to put out a couple of fires.

We are aiming for the Bee’s Knees, right! So we are on top of all  the fires.

HI Mama!

I think she’s going to be fine. Praying for her return home tomorrow!

Tatum and I really enjoyed hanging out tonight. We sillied it up and enjoyed the quiet house as we made it loud! Weird without snuggles and Mama, but we know they’ll all be home soon.
Love you, Mama. You are and have the Bee’s knees!

 

We couldn’t wait to get to the ice. First, I was going to pick up my new ice skates thanks to my wonderful mom. They are so fancy!
AND

Tatum had her first lesson with GRANT! Private lesson guy extraordinaire. (We met him on my birthday). He has been ice skating forever, worked with Ice Capades, and just perfect for Tot.

We arrived early so we could get our skates, check out the ice and socialize with the peeps. You know…get all cozy in our new dig.

We spotted Grant and it was an instant connection.

Let’s do this!

He told her than when she felt like she was going to fall, touch her knees.

Now, the whole time, I was circling on my skates and trying not to peak. But, hey, wouldn’t you!?

 

Go Tot!! 

After, she was tired, but exhilarated! Just like I was. She wants to do it again, and I say OK!!! (Then I get to skate too, so it’s a win win)

We’ll see you soon, Grant.

It was to be a full day. I had a meeting scheduled at 10am, and I had to make sure Tatum was busy during my Zoom virtual conference. Originally, I had tried to sign her up for Sportball, but they were full. School was apparently not open today as well.

Early this morning, I found out that the school was open, so I asked Tatum if I could have her go for just the morning. She adamantly said, “No thank you!”

So, the morning then carried on as usual.  I gave her the surprise I do every Friday morning after a night of class.

She wanted to know his name, so she checked the key.

I was about to read his name when she said, “I’ll do it!!”

B   U  Z   Z   BUZZ!

She sounded it out herself! WOW!! My little reader.  So proud of her.

Then, as usual, we took out the snuggle bug (Coti). This was not usual.

Right in front of our driveway. Lying dead (thank you Jesus!), he freaked us out!!!

What else did we have in store for the morning?

Well, since she wasn’t going to school, we headed to the gym early so I could be home for my conference call. We stopped at Einstein’s and breakfasted together. Then, she said it.

“Mommy, do you know why I did not want to go to school today? Two reasons. Number one: we had plans today and I wanted to be with you.

Number two: I wanted to be with you all day

Number two again: I love you.”

*MELT*

So, now we are home and I’m getting ready to log on.

She hung with the snuggles while I worked.

Later, we are to head to the rink for a skating lesson. We both can’t wait! Stay tuned.

Every single Wednesday since August of 2016, Tot has been going to Tap and Ballet at Conservatory of Dance with Miss Leah!
Today was the recital, and oh was she excited.

It has been eight months of classes which have not always been the smoothest. There’s been tears, fears, frustrations and falls. There’s been attitudes, no thank you’s, and not todays. BUT, she has powered through.

I would sit and watch her on the screen and beam with pride knowing that she had it in her.

And then…picture day, she shined.

The dress is sparkly and exquisite. Just like her.

Today, in Dress Rehearsal, she couldn’t wait to get on stage. No fears, no tears, no attitude. Just poise and pride in her hard work.

 

She was set to perform 13th in the early show. I say LUCKY 13!

“A You’re Adorable”

Doug and Mama sat behind me cheering! he tickets went fast, so we had to split up.

There she is..the little Tot; 4th from the left.

After, Doug graced her with his presence with a beautiful bouquet.

Now that is awesome. 

We are so proud of you, Tatum.

 

On the way home, she begged me to take ballet again next year. “I love ballet mommy!”

So, you may see a post in 2018! Stay tuned. I love you, my sweet girl.